Drakensberg Experience
Drakensberg Mountains Packages
A spectacular holiday tour destination, the Drakensberg mountains package offers a retreat for the soul. Travelers can enjoy waking up to the stunning wrap-around views of the gorgeous mountains in their choice of luxurious chalets or rustic cabins. This world heritage site is a must have on your checklist of visiting Kwa-Zulu Natal and is a prime tourist destination.
The Drakensberg tour with the 4×4 will start at Underberg all the way up to Lesotho. Please bring your passport with you as you will be entering another country. As you go up the mountains you will discover beautiful flowers, cliffs and waterfalls. You will have an opportunity to visit one of the Sotho village and learn how they live. You may also get a chance to taste homemade bread by Basotho. After visiting the village you will stop at the highest pub in Africa, which is approximately 300 meters above level.
What to do in Drakensberg?
Activities that guests can enjoy include:
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Camping
- Mountain biking
- Fishing
- Bird watching
Where is Drakensberg?
Drakensberg, also known as “dragon mountains” or “the mountains of dragons”, lies in KwaZulu-Natal and stretches over 200 kilometres, forming a natural border between Lesotho and KwaZulu Natal. The distance between Durban and Drakensberg is around 175 kilometres. It takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to get from Durban to Drakensberg by car. The average height of the Drakensberg Mountains is around 2 900 metres. The highest point surges up to 3 482 metres above sea level, which is one of South Africa’s highest peaks.
1 Day
Drakensberg Mountains Day Tour Itinerary
DAY 1
- Tourists will be picked up from their accommodation at 06:30 AM
- It takes about 2 and a half hours to drive to Underberg
- The arrival time will be 09:00 AM. You will get into a 4×4 vehicle, which will take you to Sani Pass (Lesotho)
- You will arrive at Sani Pass at 12:00 PM. You will decide with your guide whether to have lunch or to proceed straight to the village
- At 14:00 PM, after all the activities, you will slowly drive back to Underberg while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Lesotho Mountains
- At 16:00 PM you will leave Underberg for Durban and the arrival time will be 18:30 PM
Solo Travelers
- Entrance Fees
- Transport (Pick up/Drop off)
- Tour Guide
- Bottled Water
Couples
- Entrance Fees
- Transport (Pick up/Drop off)
- Tour Guide
- Bottled Water
Group Tours
Group rates are available on request- Entrance Fees
- Transport (Pick up/Drop off)
- Tour Guide
- Bottled Water